We believe in investing in our faculty 鈥� in their ideas and their work. With an annual budget of $2.3 billion, USF鈥檚 annual economic impact is $6.2 billion. And in 2019-2020 our total research expenditures reached $354 million. With research and community partnerships, USF works to impact the future of Florida, the nation and the world. We share one goal: we transform lives.
At USF, you will experience an environment that fosters and supports innovators and achievers. They have been recognized by the Association of American Universities, Top American Research Universities, National Research Council, National Academies of Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and more.
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Research at USF
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Faculty Success at USF
Faculty success is a cornerstone of USF鈥檚 advancement and the lifelong success of our students. The Faculty Success Initiative is a strategic holistic approach to Faculty Success designed to foster personal and professional development with point-in-time resources for early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty with an emphasis on excellence across all three campuses.
Life in Tampa Bay
USF is situated in the vibrant, diverse, and fast-growing Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. Over the past decade, the Tampa Bay region has transformed from a well-kept regional secret to one of the fastest-growing global powerhouses, attracting Fortune 500 companies, major athletic and cultural institutions, and top talent from around the world. A major metropolitan area situated on the coast has its benefits for research and leisure activities.